How much does an electrical make in Springfield?
$49,370a year
Median yearly pay for electricals in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $23.74 an hour or $4,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.74
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 232
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,170Median: $49,370Highest 10%: $62,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| 25th | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $49,370 | $23.74 | |
| 75th | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| 90th | $62,760 | $30.17 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for electricals.
| Davenport, IA | $49,050 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,440 |
| Champaign, IL | $46,140 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,020 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,160 |
| Peoria, IL | $39,840 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $117,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $72,730 |
| Machinist | $59,340 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $58,990 |
| Welder | $49,860 |
| Inspector | $48,410 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $40,130 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $35,860 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $35,100 |
| Baker | $34,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $23.74 ($49,370 a year).
Do electricals make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $49,370 against $45,850 nationally, 8% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $42,470, so Springfield pays 16% more.
Where does Springfield rank for electrical pay?
25 of 232 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,760 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.